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HANSARDEnergy PricesThe Secretary of State will be aware that Scotland is an energy-rich exporter of electricity, hydrocarbons and renewables, so why are so many Scots struggling to pay what are…15 Apr 2026HANSARDEnergy PricesRight there, we see the alignment of Labour and Reform. Labour’s Brexit isolationism has taken us away from Europe and away from our key markets. Independent Ireland—European…15 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillAnother day in this Parliament, another chaotic U-turn. I thank the Minister for being the latest to make the long walk from No. 10 to over here to announce said U-turn, and thank…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. As I mentioned earlier, the Scottish Parliament goes into recess today ahead of the election, yet the Minister has talked about seeking…25 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsCan I put on record my thanks to Sir Philip Rycroft for his public service? The Secretary of State referenced devolved Administrations. The Scottish Parliament is going into the…25 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy Bills: Scotland6. What steps his Department is taking to support communities in Scotland with the cost of energy bills.24 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy Bills: ScotlandScotland is one of the most energy-rich countries in Europe, and the Treasury and the UK Government have benefited to the tune of hundreds of billions as revenues have flowed in…24 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Mr Speaker, the energy bills crisis is happening right now, but you might not know that from Ministers’ responses today. The Scottish Government’s actions have helped to…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastWhen there is no long-term plan for military intervention, it is civilian populations who pay the price. We know that from Iraq, Libya and elsewhere. Given the importance of…17 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Yesterday in the Welsh Senedd, its Members called out a secret Whitehall memo that showed this Government’s attitude to devolution: a muscular Unionism that Boris Johnson…11 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionThe Minister has said that he wants to be open with us. I tabled a series of parliamentary questions about when Peter Mandelson ceased employment at the Foreign Office and I never…11 Mar 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. First, I apologise that I have not been able to give you notice of this, but it is in reference to the earlier response and to the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastThe Prime Minister will understand why the ghosts of Iraq hang heavy over the Chamber at times like this. On that basis, does he agree that the best rebuke to the murderers in…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillIt did not sound like it.02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillWill the hon. Member give way?02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillMay I first congratulate the Green party on its significant majority and its win? It is not my party, but I will congratulate it for that significant win over Reform and the…02 Mar 2026HANSARDRelations with Scottish GovernmentI associate myself with the comments from other colleagues about the sad loss of Jeane Freeman. This has been a difficult few weeks—sorry, another difficult few weeks for Scottish…25 Feb 2026HANSARDRelations with Scottish GovernmentUnsurprisingly, the Secretary of State has not been able to tell me that there are any differences, because the sad truth is that when it comes to every issue, the Prime…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsEven the embarrassingly loyal Scottish Labour party seems to have lost confidence in the Prime Minister. I say to the Prime Minister, “Please don’t let that put you off coming and…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineI am sorry that this intervention is so early, but I just wanted to reflect that I was in Kyiv at the same time as the Secretary of State, and I thank him for his visit. We were…25 Feb 2026